PINHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Instructor: Chris Triebert

Description: For those looking to try their hand at elementary image-making, pinhole photography opens up a new world of discovery. Learn how to make a simple pinhole camera, expose paper negatives using a light meter, develop negatives in the darkroom, and scan your images to make enlarged positive prints. (Offered May – October)

Length of session: Minimum 4 hrs

INTRO TO ANALOG 

Instructor: Willoughby Carlo

Description: This is a tutorial open to people of all levels, no prior experience is required. Students will learn the basics of loading a 35mm camera, photographing, developing film, and making silver gelatin prints in the darkroom.

Length of session: 1-2 hrs

INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Description: Instruction includes: getting comfortable with your digital camera, basic functions of ISO and f-stop, going beyond the automatic settings, and composition. Discussion of what makes a good composition and a strong image.

Length of session: 2-3 hrs

MINDFULNESS PHOTOGRAPHY

Instructor: Amy Thompson Avishai

Description: Whether you’re a novice seeking to explore photography or an experienced artist looking to infuse mindfulness into your practice, this tutorial promises to enrich your perspective and foster a lasting appreciation for both art and mindfulness. Participants will learn to embrace the art of photography not merely as a technical skill but as a profound means of capturing emotions, stories, and the beauty of life itself.

Length of session: TBD

EDITING & SEQUENCING

Instructor: Davída Carta

Description: Creating a cohesive body of work is not simply a compilation of images and can be quite a challenging process to do on our own.
During our session/s, we will review the photographs together and start editing and sequencing them to compile an organic body of work that is compelling and meaningful.

Length of session: 1 to 2 hrs (or based on needs)

FILM SCANNING

Instructor: Josh Farr

Description: We will cover the basics of creating high-resolution digital files from photographic film – including 35mm film & slides, medium format film, and large format negatives (up to 8×10) – using an Epson flatbed film scanner which can then be used to produce high-quality digital prints. We will also cover best practices for editing and touching up those files on your computer.

Length of session: 1-2 hrs

DIGITAL PRINTING

Instructor: Josh Farr

Description: Students will learn the techniques and steps involved in producing professional archival prints from large format Epson printers (up to 16×20’’ prints). Students should come to the session with a small selection of images they wish to work on. Topics will include prepping your file, paper selection, printer profiles, printer & computer settings, advanced B&W options, test prints, and reviewing your finished prints to make necessary adjustments

Length of session: Minimum 2 hrs

B/W FILM DEVELOPING

Instructor: Josh Farr

Description: Students will learn the necessary steps to get from a roll of exposed black and white (35mm or 120) film in their camera to a developed & sleeved roll of film ready to print. This includes loading your film onto developing reels, measuring chemistry, development steps, washing, drying, & sleeving.

Length of session: 1-2 hrs

B/W DARKROOM PRINTING

Instructor: Josh Farr

Description: Students will learn the necessary steps to get from a developed roll of film to finished handmade darkroom RC or Fiber prints using a traditional enlarger and chemicals. Process includes analyzing your negatives, (optionally) creating a contact sheet of your negatives, mixing printing chemistry, getting to know your enlarger and timer, exposing and processing photographic paper, washing, drying, pressing & flattening prints in a heat press.

Length of session: Minimum 2 hrs